Communications Design Intern - Summer 2027

Corning; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Corning’s Corporate Communications team is seeking a Summer 2027 communications intern to support design projects and priorities. The intern will help create collateral and templated toolkits for internal and external stakeholders, while collaborating with designers to uphold Corning’s brand identity.

Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in graphic design (juniors or seniors) and be available for 10 weeks May–August 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field.
• Junior or senior status.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Familiarity with Figma, After Effects, and PowerPoint is a plus.
• Strong typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy understanding.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines and create on-brand print and digital materials.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to take feedback and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support design projects and priorities for corporate communications.
• Create collateral and templated toolkits for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with designers and stakeholders to uphold Corning’s brand identity.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout

Visual hierarchy

Brand guidelines

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Figma

After Effects

PowerPoint

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position

Corning’s Corporate Communications team is seeking a summer 2027 communications intern to support the department’s design projects and priorities. The intern will support design initiatives for both internal and external stakeholders in support of the corporate brand identity. They will be responsible for creating multiple forms of collateral and templated toolkits in support of design projects while working with other designers and internal stakeholders.

Program Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Housing assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

• Social and networking events
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Community involvement

Requirements

• Candidates must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in graphic design or similar degree; juniors or seniors only.
• Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
• Be willing to work at the posted job location
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and, InDesign
• Familiarity with other programs such as Figma, AfterEffects, and Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to work within brand guidelines, to ultimately create final on-brand materials for both print and digital
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to take creative direction, incorporate feedback, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team as well as competency to work independently

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00biweekly. Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

A job that shapes a life.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].

Nearest Major Market: Corning